Wildfire Superintendent - Northern Region

Introduction

The Wildfire Superintendent is a senior management position responsible for directing and overseeing the delivery of complex wildfire management programs within the Northern Fire Region.

• Reporting to the Executive Director of the Wildfire Service, the Wildfire Superintendent – Northern Region provides leadership and oversight in development, coordination, and evaluation of wildfire policies, directives, programs and budgets.
• The Superintendent directs and manages staff and operations across the region, under the direction of the Executive Director and in close collaboration with other Superintendents and the Provincial Fire Centre.

• Attractive salaries
• Defined pension plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Long‑term disability plan
• Benefit plan
• Employer‑paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision
• Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more
• Annual health‑spending account for eligible employees
• Commitment to health and wellness
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time‑off: sick leave, wellness days and family‑related leave days
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions
• Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service
• Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options
• Professional Growth & Development: in‑house training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.

• Post‑secondary education from a recognized college or university in a field related to natural resource management, forestry, fire science, or other natural sciences.
• Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered.
• Experience in planning, administering/delivering and managing wildfire or land‑based programming.
• Supervisory experience, including performance evaluations/management, attendance management, discipline, investigating complaints/concerns.
• Field experience in wildfire suppression in a supervisory role.
• Financial management experience including preparing, monitoring and controlling annual operating, salary, and capital budgets.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of staff, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Strong written communication skills, able to complete high‑level authority‑seeking documents, advisory notes and proposals.
• Experience procuring/contracting goods and services and managing projects and contractor relationships.

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must possess and maintain a Class 5 Manitoba Driver's licence.
• Must be willing and able to travel within Manitoba and Canada, including travel to remote areas by different types of aircraft, and overnight stays in primitive accommodation.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime, including evenings and weekends.